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Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5YB, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.0 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.3, this college performs better than 69% of schools nationally, and 68% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. While 58% of students progress to university, only a small percentage reach top-third institutions, suggesting that there may be opportunities for enhancing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.40018, -4.12319 · PL6 5YB
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN140104
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.eggbuckland.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Eggbuckland Community College rated by Ofsted?
Eggbuckland Community College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Eggbuckland Community College a good school?
Eggbuckland Community College scores 14.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Eggbuckland Community College in GCSEs?
Eggbuckland Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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